For Biden, obtaining Saudi Arabia’s full cooperation on the energy dossier means easing the pressure on energy prices, and even on inflation
Media mentions – The Gulf
The UAE and other Gulf monarchies are re-evaluating relations with the US who, in their strong view, reneged on its end of the bargain: providing security
Relying on a variety of sources and multiple answers, not on a single renewable source (…). The key is diversification, also in terms of fossil fuels and providers.
Riyadh wants concessions, even in exchange for help with Russia, and Washington seems now unwilling to grant them. Saudi reaction is a sort of demonstration of what they are able to do (with China).
Reforms in Saudi Arabia are also aimed at bringing the palace closer to the two-thirds of the population under 30 years old (…) Today, consensus is also built through entertainment
Americans are going to Abu Dhabi just as to Riyadh to say that red lines with Russia and China cannot be overstepped; these red lines concern issues of defence and security
Becoming the Gulf countries’ main partner on green hydrogen would give Europe huge commercial and geopolitical advantages
Gulf Monarchies have understood that both Europe and the US have become serious about climate issues. As a result, they seek to use this momentum to their benefit.
Qatar has positioned itself as the go-to mediator with the Taliban. It was a risky bet, especially considering the optics with the wider public, but it paid off
The speed with which the Taliban have taken power has taken aback some Gulf Countries, who thought they had more time to implement the new strategies with the group